Tennis team dominates in Levelland

Published 7:00 pm, Monday, September 29, 2008

LEVELLAND - Plainview's tennis team needed to taste some success going into their district debut. They found a lot to feast on at a tournament here Monday.

Plainview High players won every division and also captured the overall team award.

"I couldn't be prouder of the kids," coach Matt Boedeker said. "The kids really haven't ever won anything that had to do with tennis. It was really nice for them to get this win and to gain some confidence as we head into district play. I am so excited about starting district."

PHS hosts San Angelo Lake View at 4 p.m. today.

Winners for Plainview in Levelland were Dustin Lambright and Wendy Escobar in Singles A Division, Jake Davis and Eli Villarreal, and Alaina Heine and Sara Beth Tunnell in Doubles A Division; Hannah Tomlinson in Singles B Division; and Brianda Munoz and Alyssia Cesineros in Doubles B Division.

"I had my students enter divisions in which they needed the most confidence," Boedeker said. "All in all, they came through with a huge win. It was cool to see each of them receive medals as they won. Most of them had never won medals in tennis before.

"Hopefully, this is a huge boost to our confidence and will give us a mental advantage (today). It was very promising.

"I can't wait to see how the rest of the season goes. I honestly think we have a tremendous chance at doing incredible this season," Boedeker said.